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Francesco di Giorgio Martini: The Renaissance Architect and Artist One example is Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439—1501), an important architect, painter, sculptor and engineer of the Italian Renaissance era. Born in Siena, Italy, he was a prime mover from the art and architecture of the period which merged Gothic as well as early Renaissance styles. […]
Theodore Chasseriau: Precursor of Modern Art in France On Sept. 20, 1819, Theodore Chassériau is born and became central to the history of French art in the mid-19th century. As an accomplished painter and draftsman, Chassériau created Neoclassical examples that exemplify the art of grace while eschewing the Romantic gusto he would see take over
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Early Life and Education A renowned French sculptor, Augustin Pajou (1730- 1809) is noted to have gracefully created some of the masterpieces during the Neoclassicism art period. He represents the beauty in silence but elegance, accuracy in absolute idealism has been left an everlasting monument to his works. Pajou gave true legacy to the art
How One Artist Is Making Every Day Life Into Art — Brendan O’Conell Modern day life, specifically the insides of supermarkets is what distinguishes contemporary American artist Brendan O’Connell. Called by some the “Walmart Artist” – O’Connell turns banal experiences into vibrantly colored, larger-than-life pieces that depict the whimsical energy of modern consumerism. In this
17th Sep’ 2023 ON THIS DAY “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the
When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like
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Introduction John Frederick Herring Sr., born 299 years ago in 1795, remains one of the most celebrated British equestrian painters. Known for his vivid depictions of horses, Herring’s works gained recognition in royal circles and are still admired today for their attention to detail and realism. Early Life and Passion for Horses John Frederick Herring
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On September 11, 2001, there was a terrible tragedy that dramatically altered the direction of countless life paths and institutions. Among the casualties were the offices of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in Building 5 of the World Trade Center and two studios on the 91st and 92nd floors of the North Tower. This is
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Nicolai Abildgaard: A Pioneer of Danish Neoclassical Art Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard, born on September 11, 1743, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is considered one of the most influential figures in Danish Neoclassical art. Known for his versatile talents, Abildgaard made significant contributions as a painter, sculptor, and architect. His work played a crucial role in shaping the
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Kobayashi Kiyochika: The Last Ukiyo-e Master Early Life and Influences Kobayashi Kiyochika was born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1847, at a time when Japan was on the verge of significant transformation. Raised in a samurai family, Kiyochika was deeply influenced by traditional Japanese art and culture. However, after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan
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